John Finlay Brown (18 May 1902 – 1977) was a Scottish footballer. His regular position was defender. Joining from Newtongrange Star where he had been a member of the team that dominated the Midlothian Junior League,Honours, The History of Newtongrange Star he played for Dundee (his only club at the professional level) for a decade, featuring on the losing side in the 1925 Scottish Cup Final.Scottish Cup Final: Celtic Win Trophy For Eleventh Time, Glasgow Herald, 13 April 1925 (via The Celtic Wiki) He was selected once for the Scottish League XI in 1931.SFL player record [Name recorded in error as 'Dundee Tottenham Hotspur'], London Hearts Supporters Club Following his departure from Dundee in 1934 it was speculated locally that he may join Darlington in England,March 1934 Dens Park, Bygone Dundee (news archives) but it appears this did not transpire.
In 1930, Brown was involved in an on-field collision with opponent Daniel McKenzie of Aberdeen, who later died from his injuries a year later, aged 22.Daniel McKenzie , The Glasgow Herald, 2 September 1931, via AFC Heritage trust
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